August 24, 2009

Hermes Scarves



Al and I lived in California for four years in the 80's. He worked in San Francisco and I worked in Walnut Creek.

The stores in San Francisco were so wonderful. I was like a kid at Disney World. I had never even heard of some of them!!!

We would often drive back into the city on week-ends to play, ride the trolley, look for "movie stars", and eat, of course.

That's what we were doing the day that we wandered into the "Hermes Paris" Shop. I had never seen so many beautiful silk scarves, ties, purses, even saddles! in my whole life!

The very French sales clerk had on dark fitted jeans with a narrow leather belt, a crisp white shirt, and an Hermes scarf knotted at her throat. It made my knees wobble!

When Al saw how much I adored them, he asked me if I would like to have one. UH..."Yes, Please"!!!
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This was my first one
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The details in the scarves are amazing
Look at the bumble bees woven into the fabric
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I got to pick this one out - I thought the perfume bottles were so whimsical
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This one was a surprise from Al - I love the pastel blue border
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This is my favorite - it's the one that I wore the most
The colors are so soft
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My knees got a little wobbly again when I unwrapped these tonight...Oh, wait...that's just a little arthritis I think!!!
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The "Three or More Tuesday" party is happening over at "The Gypsy's Corner". Thanks to Tam for hosting.


Rhonda

11 comments:

  1. Hi Rhonda, those are really beautiful scarves. I think the last one was my favorite too. You must have looked so chic wearing them!
    Dawn

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  2. These are great. I remember when I was first shopping for my mother in law at Christmas and didn't know what to get her my brother in law suggest getting her a scarf so she could go out and buy a new outfit to match it.

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  3. Those are amazing and sooo colorful.

    How fun to have them.

    blessings,
    barbara jean

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  4. What jewels these scarves are.A shame that people do not wear so many scarves any more.You know that even old Hermes scarves still fetch a lot of money on Ebay???

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  5. Oh, I Love Hermes! Your collection is beautiful!

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  6. OK that is it!!! We must have known each other in another life!!! I love Hermes and I collect the scarves too!!! We have a Hermes shop near our home and I just love it!!! I also used to pick them up we lived in California. My mom brought me a vintage scarf home from a trip to Europe...it is my favorite!!! Your's are gorgeous!!! Great minds think alike!!!

    I have been MIA for a while and am trying to catch up with everyone. I look forward to checking out your previous posts!!!

    Have a wonderful day!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  7. Rhonda, these are magnificent! I don't own any Hermes scarves, but have always admired them. I have a friend who frames them and hangs them in her house. Thanks for sharing these fabulous pieces. My favorite is the Napoleon one.

    Hope you can stop by my place for a visit. I'm celebrating roosters each day this week. ~ Hyacinth

    http://hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com/

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  8. Your scarves are gorgeous Rhonda! I am also a lover of Hermes and just posted about their fabulous color orange today.

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  9. WOW! Those are awesome! I'm sure they have increased in value since you got them. I think my favorite is the one with perfume bottles. I saw one framed as a piece of art once, and indeed they are.

    About meeting at Angels, I'd love to. Not sure how soon I can break away though. My Dad has terminal lung cancer and a weak heart, so I try to spend a lot of time with him. He is just beginning to get "bad" and have a lot of problems.

    But I'll keep in touch and maybe one day soon, we can sneak off! LOL!

    Enjoy your evening!

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  10. What beautiful scarves they are so colorful and each one a unique little piece. Thank you for sharing those for 'Three Or More' and have a great day,
    Tam

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  11. Beautiful scarves, Rhonda!! You have a fabulous collection! Do you still wear them around your neck or are there other ways? I am not too smart with scarves, but here in the Midwest, I can do you up in a wool scarf on a 30 below day so that you look like a well dressed snowman!! lol!!

    Happy TOMT!! :-)

    xoxo
    Jane

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